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                                                                                                IVF Products » Spermfuge


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                                                           Click here for Clinical Research paper on SpermFuge

                                         Concept
                                         Spermfuge is an improvised centrifuge, dedicated totally for elevating the total
                                         motile sperm recovery from the parent semen sample, by controlling/maintaining
                                         the main parameter of quot;Temperaturequot; thus aimed at Enhancing the ART results. The
                                         instrument has been designed to regulate and subsequently maintain the quot;Criticalquot;
                                         inner chamber temperature before, after and during centrifugation. Maintenance of
                                         this critical temperature throughout the entire sperm processing procedure helps the
                                         sperm maintain their peak motility and enhanced linearity. The two of the most vital
                                         parameters which act as a yard stick to gauge the effectiveness of an ideal sperm
                                         wash. The existing dependency on RPM will be eliminated by on screen g-force
                                         selection.

                                         Design
                                         The Spermfuge has been designed after taking into consideration detailed cellular
                                         physiological demands, locomotion kinetics and pooling together ideal suggestions,
                                         opinions, ideas and propositions of numerous Andrologists and Embryologists and
                                         other professionals in the field of Human Reproduction. The Spermfuge with its
                                         Temperature controlled chamber (room temperature to 42°C), programmable
                                         microprocessor based controls, multiple tube selection, accurate g-force selection,
                                         independent centrifugation and/or heating selection and other added advantages
                                         make it an ideal state of the art instrument for use in an ART laboratory.

                                         Temperature and Centrifugation
                                         The heating range of Spermfuge's chamber is from 2°C above ambient to 42°C. The
                                         intelligent control system does not allow the centrifugation to commence till the set
                                         temperature is attained. However, one does have the option to commence the
                                         centrifugation without chamber heating and to commence the chamber heating
                                         without centrifugation.

                                         Multiple Programs


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                                         The Spermfuge facilitates user selectable 9 programs for different applications and
                                         also for different set of protocols as standardized by various clinics, laboratories and
                                         regulatory bodies. The user can select RCF, RPM, Tube Size, Temperature, Time for
                                         each program by a digital encoder.

                                         Acceleration and Braking
                                         An adjustable brake is provided to prevent the rotor from stopping too quickly at
                                         the end of run which might cause disturb to the firmly formed pellet. One can
                                         select 3 mode in acceleration and braking, slow medium and to fast can be given
                                         on screen.

                                         G - Force
                                         The exact indication of G - Force helps the ideal sperm pellet formation by
                                         subjecting the sperm to an exact and precise amount of G - Force unlike other
                                         Centrifuges where G - Force is subject to RPM and the tube size. Now a days
                                         centrifugation speeds are never reported in RPM as those numbers are not useful
                                         for any one wanting to reproduce the method. (Being dependent Rotor radius.)

                                         Rotor Head and Tube Selection
                                                              Spermfuge has a swing out rotor head to accommodate 8
                                                              tubes maximum of 15 ml. The Sperm Fuge can
                                                              accommodate 6ml Tubes (Falcon 2003), 14 ml Tubes
                                                              (Falcon 2001) and 15 ml Tubes (Falcon 2095). The tube
                                                              selection can be done on screen with the help of the
                                                              encoder, which ensures an exact G - Force selection.




                                         Operating Security
                                         The Vision port in the lead at the center helps to confirm
                                         rotational speed with a stroboscopic device. The safety
                                         interlock in the lead prevents accidental opening once the
                                         Rotor is operational. The maximum RCF is 800g which
                                         prevents accidental damage to the sperm.



                                         Intelligent Control System
                                                                State of the art micro-controller with optomagnetic encoder
                                                                provides intelligent control system. Digital programming
                                                                via microprocessor control for various parameters including
                                                                temperature, RCF and time. The parameters are displayed
                                                                on four line LCD display.




                                         Maintenance
                                         The Spermfuge is virtually maintenance free since it utilizes brushless drive motor.


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                                         The motor is extremely smooth even during running at the maximum speed. The
                                         motor is electrically controlled during the acceleration and breaking with
                                         smoothness.




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                                                                          Autoclaves & Sterilisers » Front Loading Flash Sterliser

                                          Model : FL 17
     Double Wall
     Autoclave
     Laboratory Autoclaves
     Semi Automatic
     Portable Autoclave
     Semi Automatic
     Gas cum Electric
     Autoclave
     Horizontal Sterilizer
     Fully Automatic
     Autoclaves GMP
     Compliant Series
     Acculeak Detector
                                          Features:
                                            Table top front loading autoclave
                                            Fully Automatic micro-processor based control
                                            Sterilization chamber made up of thick stainless steel sheet, tested for high
                                            pressure
                                            Digital timer for both wet and dry cycle
                                            Auto drain of water to reservoir tank & also condensation of steam
                                            Alarm after the total command is completed
                                            Cycle time 10-15 minutes




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                                          Embryology Academy of research Training (EART), a part of Shivani Scientific
                                          Inductries, is a Young Emerging New Dimension in the field of ART Education. EART
                                          initiated sincere and honest efforts to understand current needs of the
                                          embryologists & gynecologists for learning various ART techniques (IUI, IVF, ICSI
                                          and Crayopreservation).

                                          Thus, EART provides a platform for perfecting Assisted Reproductive skills & Latest
                                          technologies.

                                          EART conducts various hands on courses in India with the help of renowned Indian
                                          and International faculties. EART has successfully ensured that each participant gets
                                          an adequate hands-on experience and project mock cycles, coupled with the
                                          requisite theory lectures. One of the basic criteria of learning is getting an actual
                                          hands-on experience. The hands-on session details are mentioned in the data
                                          sheets of each course.

                                          One-on-one training offers the maximum opportunity to learn at EART. Courses are
                                          available for all assisted conception centre staff including medical, scientific
                                          personnel. The unique one-on-one training makes the courses flexible in the course
                                          content and the timing to meet your specific needs.

                                          Apart from the above, EART also offers other services such as:
                                           Turn key projects for IUI, IVF and ICSI Labs.
                                           Calibration Services.
                                           Quality Management System Implementation.

                                          Accreditations

                                          Embryology Academy for Research & Training (EART) is a recognized research
                                          institute for the purpose of providing the means of instruction and research to the
                                          M.V.Sc and Ph.D studies of the Maharashtra Animal and Fisheries Sciences
                                          University, MAFSU. EART is also collaborated with www.FertAid.com, Internet Tools


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                                          for the Reproductive Sciences, Australia.

                                          For more details kindly visit www.ivftraining.com




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                                                                                               IVF Products » Mobile Nest


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                                         Concept
                                         Human oocytes are extremely sensitive to transient cooling 'IN VITRO' and modest
                                         reductions in Temperature can cause irreversible disruption of the meiotic spindle,
                                         with possible chromosome dispersal. Embryos subjected to such heat shocks have
                                         high proportion of chromosomal abnormalities and this may contribute to the high
                                         rates of pre-clinical and spontaneous abortion. Therefore, temperature control is of
                                         paramount importance and should not be compromised in any way right from Ovum
                                         Pick Up (OPU) till Embryo Transfer (ET).




                                         Design
                                         This is a handheld device with Li-ion rechargable battery. It is equipped with
                                         heating element, Digital sensor, microcontroller, non-volatile memory and LED
                                         indicators. When placed on base station, it gets conected electrically by its
                                         contacts. These contacts help base station and the mobile device communicates
                                         with each other and also charge the battery. The mobile nest when in mobile mode
                                         continuously monitors the temperature with a 14 bit accuracy, corrects it several
                                         times a second.

                                         This yields a rock steady temperature profile even in varying surroundings. The



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                                         mobile nest continues to log for the power consumption index and temperature
                                         abnormalities. These are downloaded to the base station when the nest is docked.
                                         With monitoring and reporting features the user can be assured about the mobile
                                         nest working accurately at every step. A transparent window facilitates easy viewing
                                         of the follicular fluid.

                                         How Safe are Preheated Tubes?
                                         The Falcon Tubes (2001) pre heated by regular Test Tube Warmer loses its
                                         temperature in less than 15 seconds the moment it is out of the heating block and
                                         the tube reaches near to the room temperature, thus increasing the risk of thermal
                                         shock to the oocytes during aspiration. Mobile Nest is Portable Test Tube Warmer
                                         with it's own Internal rechargeable Battery which gives immense mobility and at the
                                         same time maintains precise temperature.




                                         Intelligent Control System
                                         State of the art microcontroller with optomagnetic encoder provides intelligent
                                         control system. Digital programming via microprocessor control for various
                                         parameters including temperature and power status. The parameters are displayed
                                         on four line LCD display




                                         Unique Portability
                                         This Tubenest has been designed keeping in mind its portable nature. The
                                         rechargeable battery is capable of running for 30 minutes at a stretch before it
                                         indicates low battery level. The unique locking mechanism for tube allows
                                         Embryologist to pour the aspirated follicular fluid into petridish for oocyte scanning
                                         very easily. Easy grip design allows convenient handling and battery time facilitates
                                         free movement in the LAB and OT.

                                         Oprating Security
                                         To ensure maximum oocyte survival without quality compromise, this unit has
                                         various safety features. The Nest Tube has RED LED INDICATOR which flashes when


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                                         battery is weak. When the Nest is replaced in the Base Station, it checks the log
                                         and indicates any overshoots. Moreover the Nest has a safety over temperature cut
                                         out.




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                                                                                              IVF Products » Lab + Guard


     Sperm Fuge
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     IVF Division




                                         Concept
                                         The LAB + GUARD is developed to improve the laboratory air quality making it
                                         nearly equal to clean air. Thus replenishing and subsequently nourishing the entire
                                         laboratory, making it safe for the sensitive procedures to be executed. This is
                                         achieved by a number of inclusions and their applications all of which are simple,
                                         cost effective and user friendly. The positive pressure system uses the basic
                                         principle of quot;Over Pressure or positive pressure in a room which restricts the
                                         entry of outside air quot;. This is achieved by absorbing the circulating air outside the
                                         IVF Lab (Room) and then subsequently passing the same through a series of 4
                                         stage filters thus making it quite IVF friendly. Thus ultimately the effective,
                                         circulating air in the IVF lab reaches a near clean air status, provides a positive
                                         pressure, reduces the CFU count, eliminates the SPM, VOCs and CACs.

                                         Ensure Net Flow Out
                                         In any HVAC / air flow design it is essential that net flow is going out of the room.
                                         This means room air volume and pressure should be slightly higher than adjoining
                                         areas / rooms. This will keep out any toxic fumes trying to come in. IVF labs which
                                         are not having adequate positive pressure are suceptible to risk of contamination.

                                         Design
                                         The LAB + GUARD has been designed with State of the Art technology using 4
                                         stage filtration system. The unique filter combination filters out air and gas
                                         contaminant thus by giving most suitable air for gametes and embryos. LAB +
                                         GUARD system contains a unique 4 stage filtration system containing Prefilter, Hepa
                                         Filter and unique blend of activated carbon and alumina, which ensures wide
                                         variety of Gases, particular contaminants are oxidized or are absorbed. The LAB +
                                         GUARD has been designed to reduce the microbial air flora to the minimum level.

                                         Reduces CFU, Reduces VOC
                                         The unique design and the concept of LAB + GUARD positive pressure system not
                                         only reduces VOC content in the air but also the CFU count in the IVF Lab. The



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                                         LAB + GUARD not only protects embryos and gammas but also protects
                                         embryologists who is the most affected otherwise.




                                         Operating Security
                                         Every care has been taken in designing to make sure that air absorbed is
                                         thoroughly cleaned for contaminants and to reduce bacterial count in IVF Lab. The
                                         LAB + GUARD design also facilitates introduction of fresh air into the air circuit
                                         which gives maximum safety from Carbon dioxide released into the IVF Lab by CO 2
                                         Incubators and also it protects embryologists from gas mixtures released on work
                                         stations.

                                         Change Filters As Per Usage
                                         The LAB + GUARD also houses a unique automatic indication system whereby the
                                         user is informed when to change the filters, and not quot;every quarterlyquot;. This feature
                                         not only gives tremendous relief to the user for tracking the stipulated time of
                                         change but also saves lot of money.

                                         Maintenance
                                         The LAB + GUARD has automatic indication for Filter change and the design
                                         facilitate extremely easy replacement of filters even by non technical staff. Other
                                         than filter change it is virtually maintenance free

                                         Return Blower
                                         The return blower is utilised to circulate back the air of IVF lab to room where LAB
                                         + GUARD has been fitted.

                                         Upgrading, Expanding Or Setting Up New IVF Lab?
                                         The LAB + GUARD team helps you in evaluation of possibilities to improve air
                                         quality in your lab. If you are upgrading, expanding or setting up new lab contact
                                         us for technical assistance.




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                                                                                                IVF Products » Warming Blocks


     Sperm Fuge
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     Turnkey Projects                    Are you giving thermal shocks to gametes and embryos?
     Rapid               Recovery        Sudden and drastic temperature losses, recovery times and change in pH are
     System                              minimized when using Fornax Warming Blocks. The unique aluminum alloy conducts
     IVF Division                        heat and provides almost direct thermal contact with the heating surface. Dishes at
                                         room temp when kept for incubation without the Warming Block take a prolonged
                                         time to attain the set temperature compared to those dishes kept in preincubated
                                         Warming Block, also ensures a safe and easy handling of dishes and test tubes in
                                         IVF laboratory.

                                         GB-4WDRA
                                         Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised surface.

                                         Holding capacity           4 well NUNC 176740
                                         Dimensions                 76 x 98 x 15 mm
                                         Weight                     112gm.




                                                                          GB-PDRA
                                                                         Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised of surface.

                                                                         Holding           One PetriDish   Falcon   3002   /
                                                                         capacity          3037
                                                                         Dimensions        76 x 98 x 15 mm
                                                                         Weight            160 gm.




                                         GB-717CA
                                         Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised surface.

                                         Holding capacity            7 tubes of 14 ml / 17 mm
                                         Dimensions                  83 x 80 mm(d x h)
                                         Weight                      888 gm.




                                                                           GB-IDHA
                                                                          Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised surface.

                                                                          Holding capacity   One ICSI dish - Falcom 1006
                                                                          Dimensions         83 x 8 mm (d x h)


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                                                                          Weight      44 gm.




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                                                                                         IVF Products » Turnkey Projects


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     Rapid               Recovery
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                                         Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd has vast experience of more than 20 years of
                                         designing and building pharmaceutical Laboratories as per WHO-GMP norms with
                                         stringent requirement of sterility. The same experience has helped us to fulfill the
                                         demanding needs of to-days IVF Labs.

                                         A new Lab means start contacting designers, architects, sellers, resellers, vendors,
                                         suppliers, agents, distributors to initiate slow, long and laborious process of
                                         discussing dates and negotiating rates. This, you will agree, will further eat into
                                         your most precious commodity quot;Timequot;.

                                         Alternatively you have the easier and simpler option: Contact US.




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                                         3D Lab design / 3 D Walk through
                                         We offer State of the Art computer modeling to visualize your Lab either in 3D or
                                         3D Walk through, even before your lab is ready.

                                         Customised Video Processing
                                         All modern equipments comes with all provision of image processing which is very
                                         well utilized by our Combination of hardware camera selection and software
                                         selection. Multiple Camera inputs can be synthesised in one system to have better
                                         recording and processing.

                                         Embryology Services
                                         We provide assistance in providing complete embryology services from Ovum Pick-
                                         up to embryo transfer. Qualified and experienced team of clinicians and
                                         embryologists are selected to provide these services.

                                         Air Quality evaluation and improvement
                                         We have capability to thoroughly evaluate Air quality on existing Lab and
                                         recommend appropriate steps to improve the same. It varies from HVAC inspection
                                         to microbial air sampling.

                                         Hands on training for Lab Staff
                                         We offers comprehensive hands on training in collaboration with Maharashtra
                                         Animal & Fishery Sciences University to Lab Staff.

                                         Annual Maintenance of IVF Lab Equipments
                                         We undertake Annual Maintenance Contracts for IVF Labs with the support of its
                                         highly qualified team of Engineers. We also cater to calibration contracts with our
                                         highly accurate calibration equipments.




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                                                                                               IVF Products » Rapid Recovery System


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                                         What is Heat Transfer?
                                         To define Heat Transfer requires 2 important group of words. It is a form of energy
                                         and in that context we are concerned with the transport of heat energy from one
                                         body to another. Motivation for this transfer is provided by the difference in
                                         temperature. The definition of Heat Transfer would therefore include a word;
                                         transport of energy due to temperature difference.


                                         Conduction vs. Convection
                                         The word Convection means to bring in or to carry. In other words in normal CO2
                                         Incubator the heat energy is carried through the medium of air to the Petridish, 4
                                         well dish and thereafter it is transmitted to culture media and then to embryos.
                                         Whereas Conduction means transfer of heat energy through direct contact of solid
                                         substances.

                                         In this case the heat energy in the incubator all the heated shelf can be directly
                                         transmitted to the 4 well dish or Petridish if they are in contact.


                                         Thermal Conductivity
                                         Thermal Conductivity of air is 0.034 whereas Thermal Conductivity of Aluminium is
                                         204 and Thermal Conductivity of Stainless Steel is 19.

                                         Temperature changes during embryo culture when the dishes are taken out from
                                         37º C incubator into lab where the temperature is anywhere between 24º C to 28º



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                                         C and also when culture media which are used in embryo culture lose the
                                         temperature when they are droplet from flat surface.

                                         Temperature changes recovery time and PA changes are drastically reduced when
                                         Rapid Recovery System is used with regular CO2 Incubator. The new Rapid
                                         Recovery System provides direct contact, which promotes heat further through
                                         conduction to bottom of the culture dish.


                                         Loss of temperature on heated surfaces
                                         The air gap under culture dishes promotes bad conduction between incubator shelf
                                         and the bottom of the dishes and as air is very bad conductor of heat it is quite
                                         deter mental to the embryos and gametes.


                                         Recovery of CO2 Incubator
                                         When the dishes are kept back into the CO2 Incubator, CO2 often shows recovery
                                         of the temperature on the display. However, it does not mean the temperature of
                                         Embryos and Oocyte has reached. It is often reported that the actual stabilization
                                         on 37º C in the Embryo happens after 22-30 minutes of Incubator.


                                         The New Rapid Recovery System
                                         The New Rapid Recovery system has been designed to enhance Embryo
                                         development and the culture conditions by recovering temperature practically faster
                                         than conventional methods. The new Rapid Recovery System is to be used with our
                                         GB Series Warming Blocks. The Rapid Recovery System has necessary design,
                                         feature to accommodate 4 well dishes, Nunc Dishes and Falcon Petridishes. The
                                         Rapid Recovery system give you direct thermal contact between the dry block type
                                         heating system and the individual culture dish wells, ensuring rapid temperature
                                         equilibration combined with low temperature variability.




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Temperature Controlled Centrifugation: -
The Effect on Motion Characteristics of Human Sperm


                      Dr Franken, K Avari
                      Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
                      University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg Hospital,
                      Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa



February 2007


Introduction                                          Material & Methods
                                                      Semen samples and sperm preparation
Sperm retrieval techniques form an integral
part of the assisted reproductive programme.          Semen samples were obtained from
The success of sperm separation is measured           normozoospermic donors and andrology
by the number of motile sperm retrieved from a        referrals. Directly after collection samples were
given semen sample. The influence of various          divided into 2 aliquots. One aliquot were
                                                      placed in a CO2 incubator at 340C while the
technical procedures and diluent media upon
human spermatozoa has been tested in vitro            second aliquot were left at room temperature.
(Jeulin et al., 1982). The percentage and             A period of 30 minutes was allowed to stabilize
velocity of motile spermatozoa are often              the semen temperatures before experimental
measured objectively using laser Doppler              procedure. Prior to the experimental onset the
velocimetry or Hamilton Thorne IVOS 10                motion characteristics were recorded with the
computerized sperm analyzer (CASA). When              CASA instrument in order to obtain initial
spermatozoa are incubated at 37 degrees C,            values      for     the      measured      motion
rapid declines in both percentage motile and in       characteristics.
velocity were observed with incubation periods
lasting more than 4-h (Jeulin et al., 1982).
                                                      Swim up separation
Human sperm incubation at room temperature
                                                      Motile sperm fractions were retrieved from the
does not allow capacitation, although it does
                                                      semen samples by mixing 0.5mL semen with
not affect hFF-induced acrosome reaction in
                                                      1mL of Quinn’s Sperm Preparation medium.
capacitated cells. The blocking effect is
                                                      Two tubes were prepared for each experiment.
overcome when spermatozoa are exposed to
                                                      The tubes were then placed in 2 different
37°C (Maryn-Briggiler et al., 2002). Keppler et
                                                      centrifuges, namely (i) SpermFuge SF 800
al., (2002) found significantly higher percent
                                                      (Shivani Industries, Mumbai, India), a highly
motility, mean average path velocity, straight
                                                      precise centrifuge with a temperature
line velocity, lateral head displacement, and
                                                      controlled chamber at 340C and (ii) Sigma
percent hyperactivation in sperm at the 40ºC
                                                      bench top with no temperature control
temperature (Keppler et al., 1999)
                                                      facilities. Both centrifuges were        set at
                                                      1500rpm (428xG) for 5 minutes.         Following
                                                      the second washing procedure, both sperm
Objectives                                            pellets were layered with culture medium and
                                                      left at a 450 angle at 340C for 60 minutes. After
                                                      the incubation period 0.5mL supernatant were
To evaluate the effect of temperature on the
                                                      removed from each tube and immediately
sperm motion characteristics and subsequent
                                                      analyzed for sperm motion characteristics.
outcome of sperm preparation.




                                                  1
Temperature Controlled Centrifugation



                                                                            The following parameters were evaluated:
Motion characteristics
                                                                            sperm concentration; motile and progressively
Aliquots of 5µL of spermatozoa (10x106
                                                                            motile concentrations; percentage motile and
cells/mL) from the sperm at 34ºC and 22ºC
                                                                            progressively motile; path velocity (VAP);
aliquots were placed in the micro chamber for
                                                                            straight-line velocity (VSL); curvilinear velocity
analyses with the HTM-IVOS V10.9 CASA
                                                                            (VCL); amplitude of lateral head displacement
instrument (Hamilton-Thorne Research Inc.,
                                                                            (ALH);      beat   cross    frequency      (BCF);
Beverley, MA, USA). The following standard
                                                                            straightness (STR); and linearity (LIN). Motion
set-up parameters: 30 frames/60 Hz; minimum
                                                                            characteristics were recorded in all samples
contrast, 80; minimum cell size, 2; minimum
                                                                            using 10 randomly selected microscopic fields.
static contrast, 30; low VAP cut-off, 5 µm/s;
                                                                            The proportion of hyperactivated spermatozoa
low VSL cut-off, 11 µm/s; head size, non-
                                                                            in each experiment was determined using the
motile, 3; head intensity, non-motile, 160;
                                                                            SORT function of the CASA instrument. To be
static head size, 1.01-2.91; static head
                                                                            classified as hyperactivated, a trajectory had to
intensity, 0.60-1.40; slow cells, non-motile;
                                                                            meet all of the 60 Hz SORT criteria, i.e.,
magnification, 2.01; and temperature, at 34ºC.
                                                                            VCL≥150µm/s, LIN≤50% and ALH≥7µm
                                                                            (Mortimer et al., 1990).



Results
Table 1         Results of semen parameters recorded in ejaculates and after preparation
                with SpermFuge temperature controlled vs. room temperature centrifugation

                                                                                                      Post Swim up
                                                Ejaculates
                                                                                     340C Spermfuge          Room temperature

                  Volume          Morphology           Motile        Sperm                 Sperm                  Sperm
                                   % normal                       Concentration         concentration          Concentration
                    mL                                 % live
                                                                    Mill/mL                Mill/mL               Mill/mL
 Mean                3.20               10.80          58.00           80.60                 12.10 a                 7.30 b
 SD                  1.15                3.04          24.40           53.14                   6.63                  2.38


                 a vs.b Fisher’s exact test p = <0.05
                 Significant difference obtained in post swim up sperm concentrations



Table 2         Percentage Hyperactivated sperm recorded after preparation
                with SpermFuge vs. Room temperature prepared

                                                          % Hyperactivated sperm

                                                      BASELINE                 SWIMUP

                                                   34OC         20OC        34OC      20OC

                                                   0.8%         0.8%       1.73% a   0.35% b


                 Transformed ARCSIN values showed a vs.b Fisher’s exact test p=<0.05
                 Significant difference obtained in percentage hyperactivated sperm




                                                                       2
Temperature Controlled Centrifugation



Table 3           Comparison of the velocity distribution of sperm cells( %) prepared by a SpermFuge
                  temperature controlled (34oC) centrifuge vs. room temperature swim up spermatozoa

                                  SPERM VELOCITIES DISTRIBUTED IN 5 MOTION CATEGORIES

                        % RAPID                 % MEDIUM                     % SLOW                       % STATIC                   % HA
             Baseline




                                         Baseline




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                                                                                                                          Baseline
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 Mean        4.2           4.5    4.8    3.2        3.5    3.6    4.0            3.6    3.3    4.0          3.6    3.9    0.4a       1.2b   0.3c

 SD          0.7           0.7    1.3    0.5        0.7    0.6    0.5            0.6    1.0    0.7          0.4    0.7    0.8        1.2    0.8


                        Transformed ARCSIN values showed a vs.b, a vs c and b vs. c Fisher’s exact test p=<0.05
                        Significant difference obtained in percentage hyperactivated sperm




References

1.         Mortimer, D. (1990) Objective analysis of sperm motility and kinematics. In Keel B.A. and Webster,
           B.W. (eds), Handbook of the Laboratory Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility. CRC Press, Boca Raton,
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2.         Holt WV and Palomo MJ (1995) Optimization of a continuous real-time computerized semen analysis
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3.         Jeulin C, Serres C, Jouannet P. (1982) The effects of centrifugation, various synthetic media and
           temperature on the motility and vitality Reprod Nutr Dev,22(1A):81-91
4.         Makler A., Deutch M., Vilensky A., Palti Y. (1981) Factors affecting sperm motility. VIII. Velocity and
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5.         Maryn-Briggiler CI, Tezon JG, Miranda PV, Vazquez-Levin MH. (2002) Effect of incubating human
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  • 2. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. The Spermfuge facilitates user selectable 9 programs for different applications and also for different set of protocols as standardized by various clinics, laboratories and regulatory bodies. The user can select RCF, RPM, Tube Size, Temperature, Time for each program by a digital encoder. Acceleration and Braking An adjustable brake is provided to prevent the rotor from stopping too quickly at the end of run which might cause disturb to the firmly formed pellet. One can select 3 mode in acceleration and braking, slow medium and to fast can be given on screen. G - Force The exact indication of G - Force helps the ideal sperm pellet formation by subjecting the sperm to an exact and precise amount of G - Force unlike other Centrifuges where G - Force is subject to RPM and the tube size. Now a days centrifugation speeds are never reported in RPM as those numbers are not useful for any one wanting to reproduce the method. (Being dependent Rotor radius.) Rotor Head and Tube Selection Spermfuge has a swing out rotor head to accommodate 8 tubes maximum of 15 ml. The Sperm Fuge can accommodate 6ml Tubes (Falcon 2003), 14 ml Tubes (Falcon 2001) and 15 ml Tubes (Falcon 2095). The tube selection can be done on screen with the help of the encoder, which ensures an exact G - Force selection. Operating Security The Vision port in the lead at the center helps to confirm rotational speed with a stroboscopic device. The safety interlock in the lead prevents accidental opening once the Rotor is operational. The maximum RCF is 800g which prevents accidental damage to the sperm. Intelligent Control System State of the art micro-controller with optomagnetic encoder provides intelligent control system. Digital programming via microprocessor control for various parameters including temperature, RCF and time. The parameters are displayed on four line LCD display. Maintenance The Spermfuge is virtually maintenance free since it utilizes brushless drive motor. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/spermfuge.htm[5/13/2009 1:50:55 PM]
  • 3. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. The motor is extremely smooth even during running at the maximum speed. The motor is electrically controlled during the acceleration and breaking with smoothness. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/spermfuge.htm[5/13/2009 1:50:55 PM]
  • 4. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. Autoclaves & Sterilisers » Front Loading Flash Sterliser Model : FL 17 Double Wall Autoclave Laboratory Autoclaves Semi Automatic Portable Autoclave Semi Automatic Gas cum Electric Autoclave Horizontal Sterilizer Fully Automatic Autoclaves GMP Compliant Series Acculeak Detector Features: Table top front loading autoclave Fully Automatic micro-processor based control Sterilization chamber made up of thick stainless steel sheet, tested for high pressure Digital timer for both wet and dry cycle Auto drain of water to reservoir tank & also condensation of steam Alarm after the total command is completed Cycle time 10-15 minutes http://www.shivaniscientific.com/autoclavesteriliser/frontload.htm[5/13/2009 1:51:12 PM]
  • 5. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. Embryology Academy of research Training (EART), a part of Shivani Scientific Inductries, is a Young Emerging New Dimension in the field of ART Education. EART initiated sincere and honest efforts to understand current needs of the embryologists & gynecologists for learning various ART techniques (IUI, IVF, ICSI and Crayopreservation). Thus, EART provides a platform for perfecting Assisted Reproductive skills & Latest technologies. EART conducts various hands on courses in India with the help of renowned Indian and International faculties. EART has successfully ensured that each participant gets an adequate hands-on experience and project mock cycles, coupled with the requisite theory lectures. One of the basic criteria of learning is getting an actual hands-on experience. The hands-on session details are mentioned in the data sheets of each course. One-on-one training offers the maximum opportunity to learn at EART. Courses are available for all assisted conception centre staff including medical, scientific personnel. The unique one-on-one training makes the courses flexible in the course content and the timing to meet your specific needs. Apart from the above, EART also offers other services such as: Turn key projects for IUI, IVF and ICSI Labs. Calibration Services. Quality Management System Implementation. Accreditations Embryology Academy for Research & Training (EART) is a recognized research institute for the purpose of providing the means of instruction and research to the M.V.Sc and Ph.D studies of the Maharashtra Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, MAFSU. EART is also collaborated with www.FertAid.com, Internet Tools http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivftraining/index.htm[5/13/2009 1:51:18 PM]
  • 6. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. for the Reproductive Sciences, Australia. For more details kindly visit www.ivftraining.com http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivftraining/index.htm[5/13/2009 1:51:18 PM]
  • 7. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. IVF Products » Mobile Nest Sperm Fuge Lab + Guard Warming Blocks Turnkey Projects Rapid Recovery System IVF Division Concept Human oocytes are extremely sensitive to transient cooling 'IN VITRO' and modest reductions in Temperature can cause irreversible disruption of the meiotic spindle, with possible chromosome dispersal. Embryos subjected to such heat shocks have high proportion of chromosomal abnormalities and this may contribute to the high rates of pre-clinical and spontaneous abortion. Therefore, temperature control is of paramount importance and should not be compromised in any way right from Ovum Pick Up (OPU) till Embryo Transfer (ET). Design This is a handheld device with Li-ion rechargable battery. It is equipped with heating element, Digital sensor, microcontroller, non-volatile memory and LED indicators. When placed on base station, it gets conected electrically by its contacts. These contacts help base station and the mobile device communicates with each other and also charge the battery. The mobile nest when in mobile mode continuously monitors the temperature with a 14 bit accuracy, corrects it several times a second. This yields a rock steady temperature profile even in varying surroundings. The http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/mobilenest.htm[5/13/2009 1:51:46 PM]
  • 8. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. mobile nest continues to log for the power consumption index and temperature abnormalities. These are downloaded to the base station when the nest is docked. With monitoring and reporting features the user can be assured about the mobile nest working accurately at every step. A transparent window facilitates easy viewing of the follicular fluid. How Safe are Preheated Tubes? The Falcon Tubes (2001) pre heated by regular Test Tube Warmer loses its temperature in less than 15 seconds the moment it is out of the heating block and the tube reaches near to the room temperature, thus increasing the risk of thermal shock to the oocytes during aspiration. Mobile Nest is Portable Test Tube Warmer with it's own Internal rechargeable Battery which gives immense mobility and at the same time maintains precise temperature. Intelligent Control System State of the art microcontroller with optomagnetic encoder provides intelligent control system. Digital programming via microprocessor control for various parameters including temperature and power status. The parameters are displayed on four line LCD display Unique Portability This Tubenest has been designed keeping in mind its portable nature. The rechargeable battery is capable of running for 30 minutes at a stretch before it indicates low battery level. The unique locking mechanism for tube allows Embryologist to pour the aspirated follicular fluid into petridish for oocyte scanning very easily. Easy grip design allows convenient handling and battery time facilitates free movement in the LAB and OT. Oprating Security To ensure maximum oocyte survival without quality compromise, this unit has various safety features. The Nest Tube has RED LED INDICATOR which flashes when http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/mobilenest.htm[5/13/2009 1:51:46 PM]
  • 9. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. battery is weak. When the Nest is replaced in the Base Station, it checks the log and indicates any overshoots. Moreover the Nest has a safety over temperature cut out. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/mobilenest.htm[5/13/2009 1:51:46 PM]
  • 10. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. IVF Products » Lab + Guard Sperm Fuge Mobile Nest Warming Blocks Turnkey Projects Rapid Recovery System IVF Division Concept The LAB + GUARD is developed to improve the laboratory air quality making it nearly equal to clean air. Thus replenishing and subsequently nourishing the entire laboratory, making it safe for the sensitive procedures to be executed. This is achieved by a number of inclusions and their applications all of which are simple, cost effective and user friendly. The positive pressure system uses the basic principle of quot;Over Pressure or positive pressure in a room which restricts the entry of outside air quot;. This is achieved by absorbing the circulating air outside the IVF Lab (Room) and then subsequently passing the same through a series of 4 stage filters thus making it quite IVF friendly. Thus ultimately the effective, circulating air in the IVF lab reaches a near clean air status, provides a positive pressure, reduces the CFU count, eliminates the SPM, VOCs and CACs. Ensure Net Flow Out In any HVAC / air flow design it is essential that net flow is going out of the room. This means room air volume and pressure should be slightly higher than adjoining areas / rooms. This will keep out any toxic fumes trying to come in. IVF labs which are not having adequate positive pressure are suceptible to risk of contamination. Design The LAB + GUARD has been designed with State of the Art technology using 4 stage filtration system. The unique filter combination filters out air and gas contaminant thus by giving most suitable air for gametes and embryos. LAB + GUARD system contains a unique 4 stage filtration system containing Prefilter, Hepa Filter and unique blend of activated carbon and alumina, which ensures wide variety of Gases, particular contaminants are oxidized or are absorbed. The LAB + GUARD has been designed to reduce the microbial air flora to the minimum level. Reduces CFU, Reduces VOC The unique design and the concept of LAB + GUARD positive pressure system not only reduces VOC content in the air but also the CFU count in the IVF Lab. The http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/labplusguard.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:02 PM]
  • 11. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. LAB + GUARD not only protects embryos and gammas but also protects embryologists who is the most affected otherwise. Operating Security Every care has been taken in designing to make sure that air absorbed is thoroughly cleaned for contaminants and to reduce bacterial count in IVF Lab. The LAB + GUARD design also facilitates introduction of fresh air into the air circuit which gives maximum safety from Carbon dioxide released into the IVF Lab by CO 2 Incubators and also it protects embryologists from gas mixtures released on work stations. Change Filters As Per Usage The LAB + GUARD also houses a unique automatic indication system whereby the user is informed when to change the filters, and not quot;every quarterlyquot;. This feature not only gives tremendous relief to the user for tracking the stipulated time of change but also saves lot of money. Maintenance The LAB + GUARD has automatic indication for Filter change and the design facilitate extremely easy replacement of filters even by non technical staff. Other than filter change it is virtually maintenance free Return Blower The return blower is utilised to circulate back the air of IVF lab to room where LAB + GUARD has been fitted. Upgrading, Expanding Or Setting Up New IVF Lab? The LAB + GUARD team helps you in evaluation of possibilities to improve air quality in your lab. If you are upgrading, expanding or setting up new lab contact us for technical assistance. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/labplusguard.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:02 PM]
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  • 13. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. IVF Products » Warming Blocks Sperm Fuge Mobile Nest Lab + Guard Turnkey Projects Are you giving thermal shocks to gametes and embryos? Rapid Recovery Sudden and drastic temperature losses, recovery times and change in pH are System minimized when using Fornax Warming Blocks. The unique aluminum alloy conducts IVF Division heat and provides almost direct thermal contact with the heating surface. Dishes at room temp when kept for incubation without the Warming Block take a prolonged time to attain the set temperature compared to those dishes kept in preincubated Warming Block, also ensures a safe and easy handling of dishes and test tubes in IVF laboratory. GB-4WDRA Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised surface. Holding capacity 4 well NUNC 176740 Dimensions 76 x 98 x 15 mm Weight 112gm. GB-PDRA Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised of surface. Holding One PetriDish Falcon 3002 / capacity 3037 Dimensions 76 x 98 x 15 mm Weight 160 gm. GB-717CA Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised surface. Holding capacity 7 tubes of 14 ml / 17 mm Dimensions 83 x 80 mm(d x h) Weight 888 gm. GB-IDHA Made from Aluminum Alloy with hard anodised surface. Holding capacity One ICSI dish - Falcom 1006 Dimensions 83 x 8 mm (d x h) http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/warmingguard.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:10 PM]
  • 14. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. Weight 44 gm. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/warmingguard.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:10 PM]
  • 15. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. IVF Products » Turnkey Projects Sperm Fuge Mobile Nest Lab + Guard Warming Blocks Rapid Recovery System IVF Division Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd has vast experience of more than 20 years of designing and building pharmaceutical Laboratories as per WHO-GMP norms with stringent requirement of sterility. The same experience has helped us to fulfill the demanding needs of to-days IVF Labs. A new Lab means start contacting designers, architects, sellers, resellers, vendors, suppliers, agents, distributors to initiate slow, long and laborious process of discussing dates and negotiating rates. This, you will agree, will further eat into your most precious commodity quot;Timequot;. Alternatively you have the easier and simpler option: Contact US. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/turnkeyproducts.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:21 PM]
  • 16. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. 3D Lab design / 3 D Walk through We offer State of the Art computer modeling to visualize your Lab either in 3D or 3D Walk through, even before your lab is ready. Customised Video Processing All modern equipments comes with all provision of image processing which is very well utilized by our Combination of hardware camera selection and software selection. Multiple Camera inputs can be synthesised in one system to have better recording and processing. Embryology Services We provide assistance in providing complete embryology services from Ovum Pick- up to embryo transfer. Qualified and experienced team of clinicians and embryologists are selected to provide these services. Air Quality evaluation and improvement We have capability to thoroughly evaluate Air quality on existing Lab and recommend appropriate steps to improve the same. It varies from HVAC inspection to microbial air sampling. Hands on training for Lab Staff We offers comprehensive hands on training in collaboration with Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Sciences University to Lab Staff. Annual Maintenance of IVF Lab Equipments We undertake Annual Maintenance Contracts for IVF Labs with the support of its highly qualified team of Engineers. We also cater to calibration contracts with our highly accurate calibration equipments. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/turnkeyproducts.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:21 PM]
  • 17. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. IVF Products » Rapid Recovery System Sperm Fuge Mobile Nest Lab + Guard Warming Blocks Turnkey Projects IVF Division What is Heat Transfer? To define Heat Transfer requires 2 important group of words. It is a form of energy and in that context we are concerned with the transport of heat energy from one body to another. Motivation for this transfer is provided by the difference in temperature. The definition of Heat Transfer would therefore include a word; transport of energy due to temperature difference. Conduction vs. Convection The word Convection means to bring in or to carry. In other words in normal CO2 Incubator the heat energy is carried through the medium of air to the Petridish, 4 well dish and thereafter it is transmitted to culture media and then to embryos. Whereas Conduction means transfer of heat energy through direct contact of solid substances. In this case the heat energy in the incubator all the heated shelf can be directly transmitted to the 4 well dish or Petridish if they are in contact. Thermal Conductivity Thermal Conductivity of air is 0.034 whereas Thermal Conductivity of Aluminium is 204 and Thermal Conductivity of Stainless Steel is 19. Temperature changes during embryo culture when the dishes are taken out from 37º C incubator into lab where the temperature is anywhere between 24º C to 28º http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/rapid-recovery-system.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:30 PM]
  • 18. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. C and also when culture media which are used in embryo culture lose the temperature when they are droplet from flat surface. Temperature changes recovery time and PA changes are drastically reduced when Rapid Recovery System is used with regular CO2 Incubator. The new Rapid Recovery System provides direct contact, which promotes heat further through conduction to bottom of the culture dish. Loss of temperature on heated surfaces The air gap under culture dishes promotes bad conduction between incubator shelf and the bottom of the dishes and as air is very bad conductor of heat it is quite deter mental to the embryos and gametes. Recovery of CO2 Incubator When the dishes are kept back into the CO2 Incubator, CO2 often shows recovery of the temperature on the display. However, it does not mean the temperature of Embryos and Oocyte has reached. It is often reported that the actual stabilization on 37º C in the Embryo happens after 22-30 minutes of Incubator. The New Rapid Recovery System The New Rapid Recovery system has been designed to enhance Embryo development and the culture conditions by recovering temperature practically faster than conventional methods. The new Rapid Recovery System is to be used with our GB Series Warming Blocks. The Rapid Recovery System has necessary design, feature to accommodate 4 well dishes, Nunc Dishes and Falcon Petridishes. The Rapid Recovery system give you direct thermal contact between the dry block type heating system and the individual culture dish wells, ensuring rapid temperature equilibration combined with low temperature variability. http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/rapid-recovery-system.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:30 PM]
  • 19. Shivani Scientific Industries (P) Ltd. IVF Products » IVF Division Sperm Fuge Click here to know more Click here to know more Mobile Nest Lab + Guard Warming Blocks Click here to know more TurnKey Projects Click here to know more Rapid Recovery System Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more Click here to know more http://www.shivaniscientific.com/ivfproducts/ivfproducts/index.htm[5/13/2009 1:52:44 PM]
  • 20. Temperature Controlled Centrifugation: - The Effect on Motion Characteristics of Human Sperm Dr Franken, K Avari Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg Hospital, Tygerberg, 7505, South Africa February 2007 Introduction Material & Methods Semen samples and sperm preparation Sperm retrieval techniques form an integral part of the assisted reproductive programme. Semen samples were obtained from The success of sperm separation is measured normozoospermic donors and andrology by the number of motile sperm retrieved from a referrals. Directly after collection samples were given semen sample. The influence of various divided into 2 aliquots. One aliquot were placed in a CO2 incubator at 340C while the technical procedures and diluent media upon human spermatozoa has been tested in vitro second aliquot were left at room temperature. (Jeulin et al., 1982). The percentage and A period of 30 minutes was allowed to stabilize velocity of motile spermatozoa are often the semen temperatures before experimental measured objectively using laser Doppler procedure. Prior to the experimental onset the velocimetry or Hamilton Thorne IVOS 10 motion characteristics were recorded with the computerized sperm analyzer (CASA). When CASA instrument in order to obtain initial spermatozoa are incubated at 37 degrees C, values for the measured motion rapid declines in both percentage motile and in characteristics. velocity were observed with incubation periods lasting more than 4-h (Jeulin et al., 1982). Swim up separation Human sperm incubation at room temperature Motile sperm fractions were retrieved from the does not allow capacitation, although it does semen samples by mixing 0.5mL semen with not affect hFF-induced acrosome reaction in 1mL of Quinn’s Sperm Preparation medium. capacitated cells. The blocking effect is Two tubes were prepared for each experiment. overcome when spermatozoa are exposed to The tubes were then placed in 2 different 37°C (Maryn-Briggiler et al., 2002). Keppler et centrifuges, namely (i) SpermFuge SF 800 al., (2002) found significantly higher percent (Shivani Industries, Mumbai, India), a highly motility, mean average path velocity, straight precise centrifuge with a temperature line velocity, lateral head displacement, and controlled chamber at 340C and (ii) Sigma percent hyperactivation in sperm at the 40ºC bench top with no temperature control temperature (Keppler et al., 1999) facilities. Both centrifuges were set at 1500rpm (428xG) for 5 minutes. Following the second washing procedure, both sperm Objectives pellets were layered with culture medium and left at a 450 angle at 340C for 60 minutes. After the incubation period 0.5mL supernatant were To evaluate the effect of temperature on the removed from each tube and immediately sperm motion characteristics and subsequent analyzed for sperm motion characteristics. outcome of sperm preparation. 1
  • 21. Temperature Controlled Centrifugation The following parameters were evaluated: Motion characteristics sperm concentration; motile and progressively Aliquots of 5µL of spermatozoa (10x106 motile concentrations; percentage motile and cells/mL) from the sperm at 34ºC and 22ºC progressively motile; path velocity (VAP); aliquots were placed in the micro chamber for straight-line velocity (VSL); curvilinear velocity analyses with the HTM-IVOS V10.9 CASA (VCL); amplitude of lateral head displacement instrument (Hamilton-Thorne Research Inc., (ALH); beat cross frequency (BCF); Beverley, MA, USA). The following standard straightness (STR); and linearity (LIN). Motion set-up parameters: 30 frames/60 Hz; minimum characteristics were recorded in all samples contrast, 80; minimum cell size, 2; minimum using 10 randomly selected microscopic fields. static contrast, 30; low VAP cut-off, 5 µm/s; The proportion of hyperactivated spermatozoa low VSL cut-off, 11 µm/s; head size, non- in each experiment was determined using the motile, 3; head intensity, non-motile, 160; SORT function of the CASA instrument. To be static head size, 1.01-2.91; static head classified as hyperactivated, a trajectory had to intensity, 0.60-1.40; slow cells, non-motile; meet all of the 60 Hz SORT criteria, i.e., magnification, 2.01; and temperature, at 34ºC. VCL≥150µm/s, LIN≤50% and ALH≥7µm (Mortimer et al., 1990). Results Table 1 Results of semen parameters recorded in ejaculates and after preparation with SpermFuge temperature controlled vs. room temperature centrifugation Post Swim up Ejaculates 340C Spermfuge Room temperature Volume Morphology Motile Sperm Sperm Sperm % normal Concentration concentration Concentration mL % live Mill/mL Mill/mL Mill/mL Mean 3.20 10.80 58.00 80.60 12.10 a 7.30 b SD 1.15 3.04 24.40 53.14 6.63 2.38 a vs.b Fisher’s exact test p = <0.05 Significant difference obtained in post swim up sperm concentrations Table 2 Percentage Hyperactivated sperm recorded after preparation with SpermFuge vs. Room temperature prepared % Hyperactivated sperm BASELINE SWIMUP 34OC 20OC 34OC 20OC 0.8% 0.8% 1.73% a 0.35% b Transformed ARCSIN values showed a vs.b Fisher’s exact test p=<0.05 Significant difference obtained in percentage hyperactivated sperm 2
  • 22. Temperature Controlled Centrifugation Table 3 Comparison of the velocity distribution of sperm cells( %) prepared by a SpermFuge temperature controlled (34oC) centrifuge vs. room temperature swim up spermatozoa SPERM VELOCITIES DISTRIBUTED IN 5 MOTION CATEGORIES % RAPID % MEDIUM % SLOW % STATIC % HA Baseline Baseline Baseline Baseline Baseline 34 C 20 C 34 C 20 C 34 C 20 C 34 C 20 C 34 C 20 C o o o o o o o o o o Mean 4.2 4.5 4.8 3.2 3.5 3.6 4.0 3.6 3.3 4.0 3.6 3.9 0.4a 1.2b 0.3c SD 0.7 0.7 1.3 0.5 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.6 1.0 0.7 0.4 0.7 0.8 1.2 0.8 Transformed ARCSIN values showed a vs.b, a vs c and b vs. c Fisher’s exact test p=<0.05 Significant difference obtained in percentage hyperactivated sperm References 1. Mortimer, D. (1990) Objective analysis of sperm motility and kinematics. In Keel B.A. and Webster, B.W. (eds), Handbook of the Laboratory Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility. CRC Press, Boca Raton, pp. 97-133. 2. Holt WV and Palomo MJ (1995) Optimization of a continuous real-time computerized semen analysis system for ram sperm motility assessment, and evaluation of four methods of semen preparation, Reproduction, Fertility and Development 8(2) 219 - 230 3. Jeulin C, Serres C, Jouannet P. (1982) The effects of centrifugation, various synthetic media and temperature on the motility and vitality Reprod Nutr Dev,22(1A):81-91 4. Makler A., Deutch M., Vilensky A., Palti Y. (1981) Factors affecting sperm motility. VIII. Velocity and survival of human spermatozoa as related to temperatures above zero International Journal of Andrology, 4 (5), 559-569. 5. Maryn-Briggiler CI, Tezon JG, Miranda PV, Vazquez-Levin MH. (2002) Effect of incubating human sperm at room temperature on capacitation-related events. Fertil Steril 77, (2) 252-256. 6. Keppler EL, Chan PJ, Patton WC, King A. (1999) Aggregation of human sperm at higher temperature is due to hyperactivation. Arch Androl 42; 35-39. DFR22022007-F3 3